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Some of the best backs in the NFL were taken that year, but it’s not surprising that the Oakland Raiders picked the wrong one first. In a draft class loaded with Ray Rice, Jamaal Charles, Chris Johnson and Matt Forte, the Raiders picked injury-prone Darren McFadden No. 4 overall.

Typically, running backs aren’t worthy of a first-round pick, but since this draft’s backs were so strong, NESN.com has three going off the board in the top 10 picks in the draft reset.

Long worked out just fine as the No. 1 overall pick, but the Dolphins could have had their franchise quarterback in Ryan. The BC product might not have reached the “elite” level quite yet, but quarterbacks like Ryan don’t come around every year.

Clady has dealt with some injuries during his career, but when he’s healthy, he’s the best blocker from the 2008 draft. The Rams have had trouble finding offensive linemen to protect quarterback Sam Bradford.

The Raiders have plenty of better running backs than McFadden to choose from, but they should take Flacco instead. Just one year after wasting a pick on JaMarcus Russell, the Raiders get a Super Bowl-winning quarterback.

It was extremely close between Charles and Ray Rice, but Charles’ better 2013 season pushed him above the Baltimore Ravens running back. The Chiefs got a steal in Charles in real life. They’ll have to take him much higher in the reset.

Talib is set to make a ton of money in free agency, as he seems to be getting better and better as his career progresses. Talib has had some off-field issues, but his play on the field warrants a top 10 selection.

It took a while for the Bears to find their twin tower wide receivers in Brandon Marshall and Alshon Jeffery. Drafting Nelson instead of Williams would have given quarterback Jay Cutler a solid target when he was traded to the Bears.

In this alternate universe, the Patriots don’t lose their pick to “Spygate,” because this draft reset is more fun that way. A third-down back like Woodhead is hard to come by, so he jumps from undrafted to first-rounder. The Patriots messed up by letting Woodhead leave as a free agent in 2013.